Listen to Hawaiki Rising: Haokaulea, Nainoa Thompson, and the Hawaiian Renaissance by Sam Low
Enjoy this audiobook with MP3 Audiobook Player - the ultimate iOS audiobook experience
Attuned to a world of natural signs--the stars, the winds, the curl of ocean swells--Polynesian explorers navigated for thousands of miles without charts or instruments. They sailed against prevailing winds and currents aboard powerful double canoes to settle the vast Pacific Ocean. And they did this when Greek mariners still hugged the coast of an inland sea, and Europe was populated by stone-age farmers. Yet by the turn of the twentieth century, this story had been lost and Polynesians had become an oppressed minority in their own land. Then, in 1975, a replica of an ancient Hawaiian canoe--Hōkūle'a--was launched to sail the ancient star paths, and help Hawaiians reclaim pride in the accomplishments of their ancestors. Hawaiki Rising tells this story in the words of the men and women who created and sailed aboard Hōkūle'a. They speak of growing up at a time when their Hawaiian culture was in danger of extinction; of their vision of sailing ancestral sea-routes; and of the heartbreaking loss of Eddie Aikau in a courageous effort to save his crewmates when Hōkūle'a capsized in a raging storm. We join a young Hawaiian, Nainoa Thompson, as he rediscovers the ancient star signs that guided his ancestors, navigates Hōkūle'a to Tahiti, and becomes the first Hawaiian to find distant landfall without charts or instruments in a thousand years. Hawaiki Rising is the saga of an astonishing revival of indigenous culture by voyagers who took hold of the old story and sailed deep into their ancestral past.
I can't get enough of the celebrity narrators – they add a unique charm to each book. The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. 🌟 Say goodbye to boredom during long drives – this app makes road trips fly by! 🚗🎉 This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library. I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into every nook and cranny of my day. This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again. ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams! The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
The audio filters on ListenBook enhance the sound quality, making every listening session a treat for my ears. Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. I’ll be checking out more from this narrator for sure.
ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent user experience sets a new standard in audiobook apps. Binaural audio processing is amazing. Reduced my listening fatigue significantly. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length feature is fantastic. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
I can't get enough of this app – it's like having a personal storyteller in my pocket. Listening stats motivate me to read more. Great feature!
Plays MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, M4B, M4A, WMA, AAC formats
Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPod with seamless integration
Adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 3.0x for your listening preference
Import audiobooks via iTunes, cloud services, or direct downloads
Get your favorite audiobooks in supported formats from various sources
Import audiobooks to MP3 Audiobook Player using multiple methods
Control playback from your device, headphones, Apple Watch, or CarPlay
Join thousands of users who enjoy audiobooks with MP3 Audiobook Player daily
Download Now